From the state-based Medical Student of the Year awards, a national winner is chosen who is highly engaged in their studies with a strong focus on becoming a Rural Generalist. They will have a strong connection and commitment to training in rural and remote locations. They will be able to demonstrate taking a lead role in community either as part of their studies or independently.

Prize

The national winner will receive full RMA25 registration (including conference dinner and other ticketed events), and accommodation for 3 nights plus return economy airfares.

Eligibility

Nominations are open to medical students who are:  

• Members of ACRRM  
• Currently studying at an Australian university  
• A member of their university Rural Health Club
  

Award recipients:

• 2024 - Rochelle Cabry (Inaugural) 

ACRRM President's Prize Winners (from 2025, the President's Prize has become the Medical Student of the Year award)

• 2024 - Shoshanna Scott and Tamyka Bell
• 2023 - Lara Emmett and George Kavalam
• 2022 - Lisa Altmann & Lucinda Colbert
• 2021 - Tia Gordon and Laura Beaumont
• 2020 - Jasmyn Lloyd and Mikaela Borgas
• 2019 - Tionne Seden and Jocelyn Ledger

From the state-based Registrar of the Year awards, a national winner is chosen who is highly engaged in their training program and meeting their Fellowship progression outcomes. They will have a strong connection and commitment to training in rural, remote and First Nations communities with evidence of a commitment to patient care. They will be able to demonstrate taking a lead role for their region, engaging with the College, advocating for registrars, and providing evidence of contribution to ACRRM Fellowship delivery.

Prize

The national winner will receive full RMA25 registration (including conference dinner and other ticketed events), and accommodation for 3 nights plus return economy airfares.

Eligibility

The nominee must be;

• an ACRRM registrar member
• meeting their Fellowship progression requirements

Award recipients:

ACRRM Rural Registrar of the Year

• 2024 - Dr Marian Dover
• 2023 - Dr Jarrad Lenegan

ACRRM & RDAA Rural Registrar of the Year Award (The Rural Registrar of the Year Award became a sole award of ACRRM in 2023)

• 2022 - Dr Regina Waterhouse and Dr Salma Hanif
• 2021 - Dr James Padley
• 2020 - Dr Aaron Hawkins
• 2019 - Dr Allison Hempenstall
• 2018 - Dr Bryce Nicol
• 2017 - Dr Michelle Hannan and Dr Teena Downton
• 2016 - Dr Kate Kloza
• 2015 - Dr Sarah Farlow and Dr Sarah Koffmann
• 2014 - Dr Sally Singleton
• 2013 - Dr Crystal Pidgeon
• 2012 - Dr Tonia Marquardt
• 2011 - Dr Adele van der Merwe
• 2010 - Dr Sarah McEwan
• 2009 - Dr Kylie Sterry
• 2008 - Dr Oscar Whitehead 

From the state-based Rural Generalist of the Year awards, a national winner is chosen who holds expertise in best-practice care in rural, remote, and First Nations communities.

They will have a strong connection and commitment to Rural Generalist medicine and a deep understanding of the workforce and healthcare delivery challenges in the communities in which they live. They will possess a broad range of medical skills, including procedural and non-procedural capabilities, to address diverse health issues. They will be committed to community centred care delivery particularly in their area of Advanced Specialised Training.

They are dedicated to improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural and remote areas, often going above and beyond to ensure their patients receive the best care possible.

Prize

The national winner will receive full RMA25 registration (including conference dinner and other ticketed events), and accommodation for 3 nights plus return economy airfares.

Eligibility

The nominee must be an ACRRM member to be eligible for this award.

Award recipients:

• 2024 - Dr Angela Stratton (Inaugural) 

From the state-based Medical Educator of the Year awards, a national winner is chosen who has a strong connection and commitment to the delivery of ACRRM training and education for the benefit of registrar progression through to Fellowship. They will have a high level of commitment to registrar upskilling in a rural and remote context. They will have evidence of leading the medical education delivery for the ACRRM Fellowship program.

Prize

The national winner will receive full RMA25 registration (including conference dinner and other ticketed events), and accommodation for 3 nights plus return economy airfares.

Eligibility

The nominee must be;

• an ACRRM member
• a current medical educator with ACRRM
  

Award recipients:

• 2024 - Dr Rael Codron (Inaugural) 

From the state-based Outstanding Contribution to Practice Management awards, a national winner is chosen who holds expertise in rural and remote practice management supporting RG care delivery. They will manage an ACRRM accredited training facility that has consistently met all accreditation requirements and has over time supported the education, supervision and support of ACRRM registrars as well as their supervising Fellows.

Prize

The national winner will receive full RMA25 registration (including conference dinner and other ticketed events), and accommodation for 3 nights plus return economy airfares.

Eligibility

The nominee must be a practice manager at an ACRRM-accredited training post.

Award recipients:

• 2024 - Ms Dianne Loubey (Inaugural) 

This is a national-only award where ACRRM recognises an individual who has expertise in best practice care for First Nations communities.

They will have a strong connection and commitment to First Nations care and a deep understanding of the social, historical and cultural factors influencing outcomes for our First Nations members and the communities in which they live.

Prize

The winner will receive full RMA25 registration (including conference dinner and other ticketed events), and accommodation for 3 nights plus return economy airfares.

Eligibility

The nominee must be an ACRRM member to be eligible for this award.

Award recipients:

• 2024 - Dr Rob James (Inaugural) 

This is a national-only award where the winner demonstrates outstanding contributions to rural and remote health research that advances knowledge, improves healthcare practice, and demonstrates meaningful community impact.

Prize

The winner will receive;

• full RMA25 registration (including conference dinner and other ticketed events), and accommodation for 3 nights plus return economy airfares.
• a publication opportunity to feature in the ACRRM Country Watch newsletter or a partner journal.

Eligibility

The nominee must be a;

• current ACRRM member (Fellow, registrar, or Associate) to be eligible for this award
• the research must be substantial and original, focusing on rural/remote health, must show real-world impact on clinical practice, education, or policy, and must have been conducted within the past five years (2019–2024).

Award recipients:

• 2024 - Prof Kay Brumpton (Inaugural) 

This is a new, national-only award where the winner has made an outstanding contribution as a cultural mentor, supporting ACRRM Fellows, registrars, and medical students in delivering culturally safe and appropriate healthcare. They will have played a vital role in sharing cultural knowledge, traditions and perspectives, helping to strengthen connection between members and the rural and remote communities where they live and work.

Prize

The national winner will receive full RMA25 registration (including conference dinner and other ticketed events), and accommodation for 3 nights plus return economy airfares.

Eligibility

The nominee must be mentoring ACRRM Fellows, registrars and/or medical students.